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Modern Mix
16 Sewing Projects that Combine Designer Prints & Solid Fabrics
7 Quilts + Pillows, Bags & MoreA printed fabric is so eye-catching…and when it’s paired with the right solid, the result is brilliantly graphic. This how-to book features 16 contemporary projects that show off the dynamic partnership of large-scale prints and vivid solids. With pages of fabulous ideas, essential information on integrating fabrics and a chapter on quiltmaking basics, The Modern Mix is a must-have addition to every quilter’s and sewer’s library. Author Jessica Levitt began quilting more than 20 years ago. She has a popular blog, juicy-bits.typepad.com, and she designs for Windham Fabrics.
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I was a fan of Jessica & her work from afar until she joined the Philadelphia Modern Quilt Guild. We quickly became friends and I was lucky enough to get to work with her last fabric line as it was being released for spring market. Once she revealed that she had completed a book I was SUPER excited for her & glad that I didn't have to keep it a secret for long!
Kindom Fabric Collection by Jessica Levitt for Windham
I did a Q&A with Jessica so you could learn a bit more about her... and so I could get some answers I wanted to know!
Julie:
If I came over to stay at your house what would I find recorded on your dvr?
Jessica:
Oh goodness. A better question would be what you wouldn't find. I record a lot of TV. Some of my favs are Glee and Amazing Race (which I love to watch with the kids). And so far I'm digging Revenge and Pan Am. The only ones we keep and don't erase are Glee and So You Think You Can Dance (no Dancing with the Stars for me...).
Julie:
We really do like a bunch of the same shows. Glee, Amazing Race, SYTYCD are also on my DVR.... but so is Dancing with the Stars!
Julie:
You know I just moved... If you moved into a new house what is the first room you would want to decorate?
Jessica:
This is actually a real possibility. We were looking at houses this past weekend. We want to stay in the area but our needs are a little different. But I don't relish the thought of moving. It sucks. And I know I would be living out of boxes for a long time. I would say it would be the kids' rooms I would decorate first. I have enough "stuff" that the living room wouldn't really get decorated per se, but just made to feel like ours. But, I like to go all out on the kids' rooms because they're small enough to be a do-able project. I know what room it wouldn't be: my bedroom. We've lived in this house over 6 years and I still haven't gotten farther than paint on the walls and furniture.
Julie:
Wow I didn't know you were considering moving! I hope you find the perfect house.... but the kids rooms?? That wasn't the answer I was hoping for... as I don't have kids rooms to decorate. I secretly was hoping you'd tell me where to start with this house! PS- I do love it out here but I miss you Jess!! Please come visit & decorate my home. :-)
Julie:
I love your new book... Is it possible for you to pick a favorite project?
Jessica:
It's difficult for sure. I guess I would go with the cover quilt, called Pebble Road. It was really where it all began. It was the first project I made for the book. The idea actually came from the "pebble" quilting I wanted on the solid background. And then the stripe of vibrant circles was added to take it to another level. I'm really pleased with the color combination and thrilled that it's such an achievable King size quilt.
A close second is the Twin String Quilts. It's an traditional pattern but I love the monochromatic look with the pops of contrast. I love how tons of different prints in the same color family creates such a deep texture. And I really like the idea of two coordinating but not matching quilts on side-by-side twin beds.
Julie:
I love the Twin String Quilts too. It is probably my favorite quilt pattern in the book. My favorite pattern overall is the Gradations Bag. In general I love making bags, but something about this bag just makes it feel special & I can't wait to make it!
So do you want to win a copy of Modern Mix??
The lovely folks @ Stash have offered a copy for me to giveaway.
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